10 Reviews: Best Microphone for Recording Vocals (Apr 2024)

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Don’t be deceived by the AT2035’s low price. It is a high-end condenser microphone with a big diaphragm. Aside from the metal exterior, it has a unique shock mount. It has proved to be quite popular among project studios, voice-over work, and streaming services. Because of its higher-than-average maximum SPL of 148dB, -10dB pad, and switchable low-frequency roll-off, this mic can function with different sound sources in addition to speech recording.

Purchased the Audio Technica 2035 for my home studio. Gets a lot of use for vocals and voice over. Background in broadcasting and this mike excels for voice over and the quality is fabulous for vocals in music production. Highly recommend!

by Doyle Evans

TechZone (or TZ) Audio Products is a relatively unknown brand in the recording industry. The Stellar X2 is a contemporary condenser microphone with a sound that has been modified to avoid the typical “harsh treble” sound common in lower-cost condenser microphones. Users like the warm and smooth sound, saying that this tone is seldom seen in microphones at this price range. Seasoned engineers applaud the Stellar X2’s build quality, and those who opened up the mic to study the componentry are impressed.

I'm very happy with this mic. I've got a Shure sm7b that I've been using for a while for male vocals (singing). I still really like the Shure, but this new mic has what feels to me like a cleaner or softer or more open top end to it compared to the Shure. I definitely recommend this mic.

by Bamaphil

Since there are no switches or filters on the NT1A, you must make do with what you have. This mic stands out because of its extremely low self-noise. This low noise makes it a great vocal microphone as well as a perfect match for recording guitars and percussion. It is one of the world’s quietest studio microphones. Rode NT1A may be used for nearly any kind of voice work, both musical and non-musical. In the case of a musical recording, the voice also sits well and shines through the other instruments.

My artist friends have this mic as well, so I’ve been eager to receive it well - Definitely blew my mind. The microphone tone is flat and natural and perfect for all type of vocals

by jacob

A shock mount and a pop filter are included in the sE Electronics X1 S Vocal bundle. sE Electronics created a bespoke, handmade capsule for the X1 S microphone. The -10 and -20dB pads on the bespoke transformerless circuit allow for up to 160dB Maximum SPL. A switchable low cut filter has two cutoff frequencies of 80hz and 160hz. As a result, the mic is suited for usage with powerful sound sources. Finally, the microphone is housed in a tough all-metal enclosure.

I bought this upon recommendation from a friend and she was absolutely spot on. This mic has seriously upped my live streaming game with vocals that are rich and clear. You don't so much sing into this mic as allow it to effortlessly draws the sound from you. A delight to work with.

by Gray Locks

If you have any doubts about the capabilities of this microphone, you should know that an earlier version was used to record several of Michael Jackson’s songs. It’s one of the few studio microphones that has a dedicated mount. If you want to avoid problems with mic placement or location, the SM7B is a suitable choice. This microphone produces a clear, flat, and sharp sound. When recording voices or getting creative with sampling, you may make the sound even crisper by adding some mid-range boost.

I love this microphone. It will definitely be in my studio forever. It is great for podcasting and recording vocals. Everyone should have this in their studio.

by ZiYah

The Electro-Voice RE-20 is a large-diaphragm dynamic microphone with “Variable-D” technology that prevents it from over-emphasizing lows when used up close – in other words, it counteracts the proximity effect. This function enables crisp vocal recordings, which has increased its appeal in professional voice-over and broadcast circles. Its proximity effect attenuation allows vocalists to go up close to the mike for intimate sounding voices without overpowering the low frequencies.

Great build quality, great sound. Needs a fair amount of gain since it’s dynamic. Works great on male vocals or a kick drum mic. Sounds great to me.

by Tim Kvasnosky

The sE Electronics T2 was developed with titanium sputtered capsule for improved transient reproduction with percussion, but it also works well with rhythmic voices such as rap. The quick transient reaction preserves details such as clear, fast vocal runs in singing, rapping, and talking. Because of the pad switch’s excellent SPL handling, it may also be utilized with forceful voices and loud drumming.

I bought this upon recommendation from a friend and she was absolutely spot on. This mic has seriously upped my live streaming game with vocals that are rich and clear. You don't so much sing into this mic as allow it to effortlessly draws the sound from you. A delight to work with.

by Gray Locks

This microphone has a large-diaphragm condenser capsule and a transformerless capacitor. This combo is more common on their higher-priced goods. The Neumann TLM 102 has a single Cardioid pattern and no other features to keep costs down. This restricts its adaptability while also making it simpler to work with since there are no settings to fiddle with. With a modest focus on the mids, it is ideal for voice recording.

Great vocal mic - it will need a Rycote USM-L shock mount . No polar pattern but whatever you can cut lows out in mixing stage.

by A$AP

The MA-200’s large-diaphragm produces warm, full-bodied renditions of voices and instruments without the shrillness and high-frequency grunge that may be found with current condenser microphones. Try it on lead and background vocals, voiceovers, piano, acoustic instruments, drum overheads, symphony, spot miking…pretty much anything. You’ll agree with the engineers who tested it that it resembles some of the most popular antique European microphones.

Great vocal mic ! loved the response!! GG

by Gary G.